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Trump Tariff Tracker

The second Trump administration has embarked on a novel and aggressive tariff policy to address a range of economic and national security concerns. This tracker monitors the evolution of these tariffs and provides expert context on the economic conditions driving their creation—along with their real-world impact.

Is Germany shifting its approach on China?

New Atlanticist Aug 11, 2025

The US-EU trade agreement is not set in stone. This presents pitfalls and opportunities.

By Charles Lichfield

The trade and tariff deal recently struck in Scotland has several important elements that are yet to be determined.
Economy & Business European Union
Is Germany shifting its approach on China?

New Atlanticist Jul 28, 2025

Trump and von der Leyen made a deal. But the US and EU are drifting apart on trade.

By Frances Burwell

Many elements of the Turnberry deal still need to be finalized, and the difficult process could drive the two sides even further apart.
Economy & Business European Union
Is Germany shifting its approach on China?

Fast Thinking Aug 1, 2025

What to watch as Trump ratchets up global tariffs

By Atlantic Council

US President Donald Trump will raise tariffs on nearly every US trading partner. Atlantic Council experts take stock of what this means for the global economy.
Brazil Economy & Business

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Events

Public Event Thu, September 11, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

Enhancing US tools to compete in growing global markets in Africa and beyond
Africa Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
Public Event Thu, September 4, 2025 • 4:30 pm ET

Private sector perspectives on the future of US-Brazil trade relations
Americas Brazil Economy & Business Latin America
Online Event Thu, July 31, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

Unpacking the new US-EU trade deal
Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union Trade and tariffs
Online Event Fri, July 11, 2025 • 10:30 am ET

What comes next for transatlantic trade
Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union Trade and tariffs
Public Event Thu, July 10, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

President Umaro Sissoco Embaló on the future of US-Africa trade and security

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau joins the Atlantic Council while he is in Washington, DC for a summit between West African leaders and US President Donald Trump. 

North & West Africa Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense Trade and tariffs
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At the intersection of economics, finance, and foreign policy, the GeoEconomics Center is a translation hub with the goal of helping shape a better global economic future.

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The Global Energy Center develops and promotes pragmatic and nonpartisan policy solutions designed to advance global energy security, enhance economic opportunity, and accelerate pathways to net-zero emissions.

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The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center broadens understanding of regional transformations and delivers constructive, results-oriented solutions to inform how the public and private sectors can advance hemispheric prosperity.

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Content

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China November 4, 2022.

New Atlanticist

Jul 14, 2023

Is Germany shifting its approach on China?

By Atlantic Council experts

Germany released its first-ever China strategy. Experts weigh in on what this means for the future of relations between Berlin and Beijing.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 13, 2023

Graham quoted in Nikkei on US-China trade tensions

Read the full article here.

China Economic Sanctions
Chinese Premier Li Qiang, right, shakes hands with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, left, during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Friday, July 7, 2023.

New Atlanticist

Jul 12, 2023

The flawed premises behind Janet Yellen’s China visit

By Hung Tran

Yellen's visit will not cool US-China tensions, as her statements were premised on two false assumptions about the two countries' relations.

China Economy & Business
Kenyan workers prepare men's underwear at the Hela intimates export processing zone (EPZ) limited factory in Athi River, near Nairobi, Kenya, July 27, 2017. Picture taken July 27, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

Executive Summary

Jul 11, 2023

In brief: The future of US-Africa trade and investment

By Frannie Léautier

Since 2000, US trade policy for Africa has been the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) which gives duty-free access to the US market for eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa. With AGOA due to expire in 2025, policymakers must decide the future of US-Africa trade going forward to build on its previous achievements.

Africa Economy & Business

Event Recap

Jul 7, 2023

The mechanisms of corruption in Iran

By Masoud Mostajabi and Britt Gronemeyer

On June 13, the Atlantic Council’s Iran Strategy Project hosted a virtual event, “The Mechanisms of Corruption in Iran” to discuss the nature of corruption and sanctions in Iran as well as the social, economic, and political implications of these issues. The Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative Director, Jonathan Panikoff conducted opening remarks, […]

Corruption Economic Sanctions
A truck of the Mexican company Olympics bearing Mexican and U.S. flags approaches the border crossing into the U.S., in Laredo October 21, 2011. The Mexican transport truck carrying a ten-foot drill on Friday crossed into the United States and punitive tariffs were suspended as the two nations fulfilled a promise to resolve a longstanding trade dispute.

New Atlanticist

Jul 6, 2023

A midterm report card for Mexico’s USMCA progress

By Luz María de la Mora

With three years to go before the USMCA's review, here are the major challenges Mexico must face to maximize its benefits from the trade deal.

Americas Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 23, 2023

“Sanctioning China in a Taiwan Crisis: Scenarios and Risks” report cited by the China Table

Read the full article here.

China Economic Sanctions

In the News

Jun 22, 2023

Pavia quoted in Al-Monitor on Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s visit to Russia

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

New Atlanticist

Jun 22, 2023

The ‘de-risk’ is in the details: A look at Europe’s ambitious new economic security strategy

By Atlantic Council experts

The European Commission has just released its European economic security strategy, which is aimed at reducing threats from China and others to supply chains, critical infrastructure, and digital technology.

China Digital Policy

In the News

Jun 22, 2023

Nikoladze quoted by the VOA on Russian sanctions evasion

Read the full article here.

China Economic Sanctions
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Experts

Fellow

Zeena Nisar

Nonresident Fellow

Global China Hub

Central Asia China

Fellow

Antonio Ortiz-Mena

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Economy & Business English

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Sofronis Papageorgiou 

Head, Cyprus Trade Center, Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus to the State of Israel

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy Markets & Governance Middle East

Fellow

Thomas Storch

Distinguished fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

Staff

Lize de Kruijf

Program Assistant, Economic Statecraft Initiative

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Dutch Economic Sanctions

Staff

Jessie Yin

Assistant Director, GeoEconomics Center

GeoEconomics Center

China Chinese
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